Stone Cold: The Extraordinary Story of Len Opie, Australias Deadliest Soldier by Faulkner, Andrew

Paperback. Very Good.

Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2016. Reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Photographic. List of maps, list of abbreviations, acknowledgements, notes, bibliography and index. Black-and-white photographic frontispiece of Len Opie. The text is illustrated with 2 inserts, of 8 pages each, of black-and-white photography. Photographic paperback binding pale green, white and black coloured titles panel and white and pale green coloured titles the back strip. "Through three wars across 30 years, Len Opie carved a reputation as one of the country's greatest infantryman. A cold-eyed killer who drank nothing stronger than weak tea, he fought with his bare hands, sharpened shovel and piano wire. He was a larrikin went by the book, unless the book was wrong. He set his own bar high and expect others to do the same." - from the rear panel blurb. Creasing to the top book corner which has also affected the pages page 7. Rubbing of the edges and panels age toning of the text block… Read More

Allen & Unwin. Main. Paperback. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 11/03/2016

Sydney: Allen & Unwin, 2016. 1st edition. soft cover. VG. Very good condition with light shelf wear to covers./No Jacket. Illustrated with black and white photographs and maps. 24 cm.

Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2016. Softcover. Very Good. Size: 9"-10" Tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; ISBN: 174237378X. ISBN/EAN: 9781742373782. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 33793. . 9781742373782

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Allen & Unwin, Australia, 2016. Softcover. Fine. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY A soldier cast in the image of Anzac, and revered in the post World War II military as a peerless fighter, Len Opie stands alone in the Australian military pantheon. But he was a paradox. A cold-eyed killer who drank nothing stronger than weak tea, he killed people with his bare hands, a sharpened shovel and piano wire. He was a larrikin who went by the book, unless the book was wrong. He set his own bar high and expected others to do the same...This, the first Opie biography, traces his fighting history from the jungles of New Guinea and Borneo to Korea, where he emerged from the ranks to excel in the epic Battle of Kapyong and play a key role at the Battle of Maryang San. Then, as a member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, Opie joined the CIA's black ops program Phoenix, and as head of training found himself at the heart of the American counterinsurgency war in Vietnam...Andrew Faulkner explores the action-packed… Read More

Crows Nest, New South Wales: Allen & Unwin, 2016. Book. Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 155mm x 235mm. Light wear to covers. Minimal crease to spine. Minor foxing to edges of page-block. Internally clean. Binding good. 320pp.